Mold Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Mold Mechanic III

M-F Day Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and produce mold components, including repairs and revisions, fixtures, end-of-arm tooling, nests, and other custom equipment required to support production.
• Maintain various types of molds by performing proper mold breakdown, cleaning, and preventive maintenance.
• Inspect molds and tooling components, perform precision measurements, and compare results to print specifications to determine wear.
• Prepare and operate a variety of machine tools, including but not limited to radial drill presses, lathes, milling machines, band saws, table saws, and sand blasters, to machine metal workpieces, typically on a custom basis.
• Fabricate advanced metallic and nonmetallic parts, and fit and assemble machined parts into complete units.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts.
• Measure, mark, and record dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as guides for subsequent machining.
• Participate in the development and training of Mold Mechanics I and II.
• Adhere to and communicate health, safety, and quality policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship or journeyman program, including measurement technique certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using tool room equipment and performing tooling-related functions.
• At least 3 years of experience setting up and operating CNC mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, sand blasters, and other machining equipment.
• At least 3 years of experience using calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, and metal properties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or trade school training in a related field.
• Experience using IQMS.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 certified environment.

Skills and Abilities

In addition to the qualifications of Mold Mechanic I and II:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as depth gauges, height gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers and fellow employees.
• Ability to train and develop Mold Mechanics I and II, as well as other production associates as needed.

Physical Demands

• Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequent standing.
• Occasional walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 100 pounds with proper equipment or assistance.
• Close vision is required.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Work environment is typically loud.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Responsibilities and requirements may change over time at the discretion of management or Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $43